2020 Leadership Institute Awards Process

Collegiate Chapter Award Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for collegiate chapter awards requires that the chapter meets the following expectations (chapters failing to meet all expectations will be disqualified):

• Submit Chapter Standards of Excellence (SOEs) by February 1, 2020
• Achieve overall Gold, Pearl, or Ruby Level SOE Status
• Achieve ALL expectations in the SOE level for the award in which you are applying (ie, all Finance expectations for the Excellence in Finance Award).
• The chapter may not be on International Probation (International Monitoring is allowed).
• The chapter may not be 30 days or more past due on any fees owed to the Fraternity.
• Meet the award submission deadline of March 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM CDT

This year the collegiate chapter award categories will be streamlined to assist chapters in the application process. There will now be 13 categories instead of the 17 categories that have previously existed.

Click each link below to apply to the respective category:

• Excellence in Academic Achievement/McCausland Cup
  • This award recognizes chapters for Excellence in Academic Achievement, which includes scholarship and programming. Recipients of these awards automatically become finalists for the distinguished McCausland Cup. The McCausland Cup honors the collegiate chapter whose overall academic development is determined to be the most superior. This award was named in honor of Lillian MacQuillan McCausland, eighth National President. No additional submission process is required for the McCausland Cup.
• Excellence in Alumnae Engagement
• Excellence in Community & Campus Involvement
• Excellence in Communications
• Excellence in Finance
• Excellence in Membership Experience
• Excellence in Membership Recruitment
• Excellence in Philanthropy
• Excellence in Rituals
• Excellence in Wellness & Safety
• Outstanding Alumnae Advisory Committee
• Outstanding Leader’s Council
• Collegiate Philos (Excellence in Panhellenic or Fraternity/Sorority Relations)

Note: All award applications should be written to reflect achievements made during the 2019 calendar year (Spring 2019 and Fall 2019).

Collegiate Member Award Categories and Requirements

Stella George Stern Perry Award

• This annual award is presented to the most outstanding collegiate chapter president. The Perry Award is the highest distinction given to a collegiate member of Alpha Omicron Pi and is named after Founder Stella Perry, the first President of Alpha Chapter and the first President of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. The award recognizes a Chapter President for outstanding service to her chapter, exceptional inspiration to its members, and recognition by administration and/or fellow students of her college or university. Only collegiate chapters may submit a nomination in this category.

Mary Louise Roller Award

• This annual award honors a collegiate member who has provided outstanding service and leadership to her local Panhellenic, campus, and/or community. It is named in honor of Past International President and Past NPC Chairman, Mary Louise Roller. Only collegiate chapters may submit a nomination in this category.

Collegiate Women of Leadership Award (CWOL)

• This annual Award is presented to collegiate women who demonstrate outstanding leadership. While leadership within Alpha Omicron Pi is often recognized, this award primarily recognizes leadership within a member’s campus, community or intended profession. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.

Alumnae Chapter Award Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility for alumnae chapter awards requires that the chapter meets the following expectations (chapters failing to meet all expectations will be disqualified):

• Submit Chapter Standards of Excellence (SOEs) by March 1, 2020
• Achieve overall Pearl or Ruby Level SOE Status
• The chapter may not be 30 days or more past due on any fees owed to the Fraternity.
• Meet the award submission deadline of March 1, 2020 at 11:59 PM CDT

Click each link below to apply to the respective category:

• Excellence in Collegiate Engagement
• Excellence in Communications
• Excellence in Community Involvement
• Excellence in Membership Recruitment
• Excellence in Sisterhood
• Alumnae Philos (Excellence in Panhellenic)

Note: All award applications should be written to reflect achievements made during the 2019 calendar year (Spring 2019 and Fall 2019).

Alumnae Member Award Categories and Requirements

Muriel T. McKinney Award

• This annual award is presented to a Chapter Adviser for outstanding guidance and service to a collegiate chapter (at least two years in the position is required). It is named in honor of Past International President, Muriel T. McKinney. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.

Alumnae Women of Leadership Award (AWOL)

• This annual Award is presented to alumnae women who demonstrate outstanding leadership. While leadership within Alpha Omicron Pi is often recognized, this award primarily recognizes leadership within a member’s community or profession. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.

Rose Awards

• These annual awards recognize alumnae who serve AOII solely because of their devotion to the Fraternity, its members, and its ideals. The Rose Award is AOII’s “Thank You” to loyal alumnae for their lifetime commitment and dedication. Any AOII member may submit a nomination in this category.